Chang-Eui Hong¹, Su-Yun Lyu^2,*

BIOCELL, Vol.49, No.2, pp. 269-288, 2025, DOI:10.32604/biocell.2025.060411 - 28 February 2025

Abstract Objectives: Despite progress in therapeutic interventions, squamous cell carcinoma of the oral cavity (OSCC) continues to pose a substantial burden on public health, with persistently poor patient outcomes. This investigation examines the growth-inhibitory and mechanistic effects of a plant-derived protein, Viscum album var. coloratum agglutinin (VCA), extracted from Korean mistletoe, against YD38 OSCC cells. Methods: The experimental protocols involved treating YD38 cells derived from human OSCC with escalating doses of VCA. Cell survival rates were quantified through 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT) colorimetric analysis. Changes in apoptotic indices and cell cycle distribution were evaluated using flow cytometric techniques. Protein… More >

YONG RAO^1,3,4, XIAO CHEN^5,6, KAIYU LI^1,3,4, MINHAI NIE^1,3,4, XUQIAN LIU^2,3,4,*

Oncology Research, Vol.33, No.3, pp. 577-590, 2025, DOI:10.32604/or.2024.053119 - 28 February 2025

Abstract Decorin (DCN) is primarily found in the connective tissues of various parts of the body, including the lungs, kidneys, bone tissue, aorta, and tendons. It is an important component of the extracellular matrix (ECM) and belongs to the class I small leucine-rich proteoglycans family. DCN is increasingly attracting attention due to its significant role in tumors, fibrotic diseases, and the regulation of vascular formation. Moreover, its anti-tumor properties have positioned it as a promising biomarker in the fight against cancer. Numerous studies have confirmed that DCN can exert inhibitory effects in various solid tumors, particularly… More >

DONGYUN RONG^1,2,#, YUSHEN SU^1,#, ZHIRUI ZENG³, YAN YANG⁴, HONGUAN LU^1,*, YU CAO^1,*

Oncology Research, Vol.33, No.3, pp. 605-616, 2025, DOI:10.32604/or.2024.050661 - 28 February 2025

Abstract Background: Terpinen-4-ol (T4O), a key constituent of tea tree essential oil and various aromatic plants, has shown promising antiproliferative and pro-apoptotic effects in melanoma and other cancer types. However, its efficacy against cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC) remains unclear. Thus, in this study, we investigated the in vivo and in vitro effects of T4O on cSCC cell lines and preliminarily explored its impacting pathways. Methods: Using CCK8 and assay colony formation, we assessed the viability of cSCC A431, SCL-1, and COLO-16 cells treated with T40 at varying concentrations (0, 1, 2, and 4 μM). Flow cytometry was… More >

JESSIE REYES-CARMONA^*

Oncology Research, Vol.33, No.2, pp. 301-307, 2025, DOI:10.32604/or.2024.053764 - 16 January 2025

Abstract The B lymphoma Mo-MLV insertion region 1 homolog (Bmi-1) protein of the polycomb complex is an essential mediator of the epigenetic transcriptional silencing by the chromatin structure. It has been reported to be crucial for homeostasis of the stem cells and tumorigenesis. Though years of investigation have clarified Bmi-1’s transcriptional regulation, post-translational modifications, and functions in controlling cellular bioenergetics, pathologies, and DNA damage response, the full potential of this protein with so many diverse roles are still unfulfilled. Bmi-1 is overexpressed in many human malignancies. Unraveling the Bmi-1’s precise functional role in head and neck… More >

CHUAN JIANG^1,2, CHUNLEI LIU^1,3, XI YAO^1,3, JINGYA SU^1,2, WEI LU^1,3, ZHENGBO WEI^3,*, YING XIE^1,2,*

Oncology Research, Vol.32, No.12, pp. 1935-1948, 2024, DOI:10.32604/or.2024.052244 - 13 November 2024

Abstract Background: Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) is a prevalent form of cancer globally, with chemoresistance posing a major challenge in treatment outcomes. The efficacy of the commonly used chemotherapeutic agent, cisplatin, is diminished in patients with poor prognoses. Methods: Various bioinformatics databases were utilized to examine Carboxylesterase 1 (CES1) gene expression, clinicopathologic features, patient survival analysis, and gene function. An organoid model of HNSCC was established, along with the induction of drug-resistant HNSCC in the organoid model. CES1 expression was assessed using qRT-PCR and Western Blot, and differential markers were identified through transcriptome… More >

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Oncology Research, Vol.32, No.10, pp. 1691-1692, 2024, DOI:10.32604/or.2024.056908 - 18 September 2024

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SUBHAYAN SUR^1,*, DIMPLE DAVRAY², SOUMYA BASU¹, SUPRIYA KHEUR³, JAYANTA KUMAR PAL¹, SHUCHI NAGAR², AVINASH SANAP³, BHIMAPPA M. RUDAGI³, SAMIR GUPTA⁴

Oncology Research, Vol.32, No.10, pp. 1589-1612, 2024, DOI:10.32604/or.2024.052120 - 18 September 2024

Abstract Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) is one of the most prevalent forms of head and neck squamous cell carcinomas (HNSCC) with a poor overall survival rate (about 50%), particularly in cases of metastasis. RNA-based cancer biomarkers are a relatively advanced concept, and non-coding RNAs currently have shown promising roles in the detection and treatment of various malignancies. This review underlines the function of long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) in the OSCC and its subsequent clinical implications. LncRNAs, a class of non-coding RNAs, are larger than 200 nucleotides and resemble mRNA in numerous ways. However, unlike mRNA,… More >

RUIFANG LI¹, XINRONG NAN^2,*, MING LI^3,*, OMAR RAHHAL³

Oncology Research, Vol.32, No.8, pp. 1323-1334, 2024, DOI:10.32604/or.2024.046965 - 17 July 2024

Abstract Background: Fibroblast activation protein (FAP), a cell surface serine protease, plays roles in tumor invasion and immune regulation. However, there is currently no pan-cancer analysis of FAP. Objective: We aimed to assess the pan-cancer expression profile of FAP, its molecular function, and its potential role in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSC). Methods: We analyzed gene expression, survival status, immune infiltration, and molecular functional pathways of FAP in The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) and Genotype Tissue Expression (GTEx) tumors. Furthermore, to elucidate the role of FAP in HNSC, we performed proliferation, migration, and invasion assays… More >

BIOCELL Editorial Office

BIOCELL, Vol.48, No.6, pp. 1009-1009, 2024, DOI:10.32604/biocell.2024.054510 - 05 June 2024

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XINRU FENG¹, LI XIAO^2,*

BIOCELL, Vol.48, No.5, pp. 793-801, 2024, DOI:10.32604/biocell.2024.048395 - 06 May 2024

Abstract Background: Galectin 2 (LGALS2) is a protein previously reported to serve as a mediator of disease progression in a range of cancers. The function of LGALS2 in oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC), however, has yet to be explored, prompting the present study to address this literature gap. Methods: Overall, 144 paired malignant tumor tissues and paracancerous OSCC patient samples were harvested and the LGALS2 expression levels were examined through qPCR and western immunoblotting. The LGALS2 coding sequence was introduced into the pcDNA3.0 vector, to enable the overexpression of this gene, while an LGALS2-specific shRNA and… More >